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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced?" It would be my opinion it should be mandatory for all passengers and optional for the driver | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?"" Yes. -Matt | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?"" I guess your question leaves a little room for interpretation, given that it could be interpreted as you asking if it is currently enforced or whether or not it should be (regardless of whether or not it currently is). So, to cover all the bases, Yes, & Yes. Yes, seatblet law is currently enforced and rightly so. If the state were to relax enforcement, the law would effectively become meaningless, and you only have to look at statistical evidence to know how many lives have been saved by this law. Let's also consider that penalties for both Mobile Phone use and speeding have recently been revised and increased, so it is perhaps fair to assume that it is highly unlikely that there will be any relaxation of enforcement with regard to seatbelt law. | |||
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"Much like drink driving, speeding, using a mobile, driving wwithout insurance etc, etc, it can only ever be enforced if you are caught. And the liklihood of being caught is probably somewhat slim" About the same likelihood as to get killed in a car crash when not strapped. You decide if it's worth it. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Yes. -Matt" I don't think it should be. Id also like to see new cars with a system whereas if you're not wearing your seatbelt the airbag system is inoperative. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?"" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... " No. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Yes. -Matt I don't think it should be. Id also like to see new cars with a system whereas if you're not wearing your seatbelt the airbag system is inoperative." Why not just cross the road without looking? Why would you wish to compromise your safety and the safety of people in the car with you ? Of course it's your choice. Bu are you going to refund the NHS the treatment costs for any injuries you have in a car accident just because you wanted a choice ? | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Yes. -Matt I don't think it should be. Id also like to see new cars with a system whereas if you're not wearing your seatbelt the airbag system is inoperative. Why not just cross the road without looking? Why would you wish to compromise your safety and the safety of people in the car with you ? Of course it's your choice. Bu are you going to refund the NHS the treatment costs for any injuries you have in a car accident just because you wanted a choice ? " I think if you're too stupid to want to wear a seatbelt you deserve all you get. | |||
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"I thought it was compulsory to wear a seatbelt if the vehicle had them fitted " Yes. I'm talking about the enforcement of that law..... | |||
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"Is this like a natural selection thing OP?" Bingo! | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced?" What possible reason is there for not enforcing it? | |||
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"Is this like a natural selection thing OP? Bingo! " So you to remove yourself from the gene pool ? | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? What possible reason is there for not enforcing it? " Waste of police time trying to educate thick fucks. | |||
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"Is this like a natural selection thing OP? Bingo! So you to remove yourself from the gene pool ? " Nice one.. | |||
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"Is this like a natural selection thing OP? Bingo! So you to remove yourself from the gene pool ? " I believe the unsaid implication is that if you would wish to leave your seat belt off then you are doing the gene pool a favour by hastening your own removal from it | |||
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"Is this like a natural selection thing OP? Bingo! So you to remove yourself from the gene pool ? Nice one.." I was asking was this what you wanted ? | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? What possible reason is there for not enforcing it? Waste of police time trying to educate thick fucks." So does that also apply in all instances where crime is committed by people who willingly disregard the law but fail to meet an assessment of intellectual prowess ? | |||
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"No. I'm tired of being told what to do "for my own good". I'm tired of enduring ads on the radio with the sickening sound of a head hitting the road. I wear my seat belt because I want to. " It's not only for your own good. If you fly threw the windshield during an accident and hit a child with your body, that's not fair on them... | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Yes. -Matt I don't think it should be. Id also like to see new cars with a system whereas if you're not wearing your seatbelt the airbag system is inoperative." I think you'll find that most airbag systems will not deploy if the corresponding seatbelt is not in use. Not all cars will detect if there is a person sat in the seat (pressure senors) and will use the detection of an engaged seatbelt to determine if the seat is occupied. Also, where airbags are equipped, seatbelt pre-tensioners are also fitted as the seatbelt is pulled tight prior to the airbag being deployed. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Yes. -Matt I don't think it should be. Id also like to see new cars with a system whereas if you're not wearing your seatbelt the airbag system is inoperative. I think you'll find that most airbag systems will not deploy if the corresponding seatbelt is not in use. Not all cars will detect if there is a person sat in the seat (pressure senors) and will use the detection of an engaged seatbelt to determine if the seat is occupied. Also, where airbags are equipped, seatbelt pre-tensioners are also fitted as the seatbelt is pulled tight prior to the airbag being deployed." Cool. | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? What possible reason is there for not enforcing it? Waste of police time trying to educate thick fucks. So does that also apply in all instances where crime is committed by people who willingly disregard the law but fail to meet an assessment of intellectual prowess ? " Can you think of any examples where the criminal has had to take several lessons, and a test in which the none adherence to the rule at any time would have constituted violation and suspension of the process? | |||
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"Is this like a natural selection thing OP? Bingo! So you to remove yourself from the gene pool ? Nice one.. I was asking was this what you wanted ? " So *they* remove themselves. | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? What possible reason is there for not enforcing it? Waste of police time trying to educate thick fucks. So does that also apply in all instances where crime is committed by people who willingly disregard the law but fail to meet an assessment of intellectual prowess ? Can you think of any examples where the criminal has had to take several lessons, and a test in which the none adherence to the rule at any time would have constituted violation and suspension of the process? " Yes Clem I can think of many it's really not that hard ...... | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No." I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. | |||
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"what a ridiculous thread" | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? What possible reason is there for not enforcing it? Waste of police time trying to educate thick fucks. So does that also apply in all instances where crime is committed by people who willingly disregard the law but fail to meet an assessment of intellectual prowess ? Can you think of any examples where the criminal has had to take several lessons, and a test in which the none adherence to the rule at any time would have constituted violation and suspension of the process? Yes Clem I can think of many it's really not that hard ...... " Go for it. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. " You're not asking a coherent question. | |||
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"what a ridiculous thread" Feel free to avoid it. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. " You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. | |||
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"No. I'm tired of being told what to do "for my own good". I'm tired of enduring ads on the radio with the sickening sound of a head hitting the road. I wear my seat belt because I want to. It's not only for your own good. If you fly threw the windshield during an accident and hit a child with your body, that's not fair on them..." That's a very good point,so it should be enforced. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2." Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"? | |||
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"No. I'm tired of being told what to do "for my own good". I'm tired of enduring ads on the radio with the sickening sound of a head hitting the road. I wear my seat belt because I want to. It's not only for your own good. If you fly threw the windshield during an accident and hit a child with your body, that's not fair on them... That's a very good point,so it should be enforced." If that's the case you best ban all motorcyclists now! | |||
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"Is this like a natural selection thing OP? Bingo! So you to remove yourself from the gene pool ? I believe the unsaid implication is that if you would wish to leave your seat belt off then you are doing the gene pool a favour by hastening your own removal from it" I find this thought pretty callous! We lose enough young people (particularly men and boys) to car accidents each year as it is! Their brains operate differently - they think they're immortal - and they take stupid risks! Tell them they don't 'have' to wear a seat belt and that death toll escalates hugely! A callous post op! | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced?" Should the scraping up of bodies off the road by the emergency services be mandatory? | |||
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"Interesting fact..... Years ago, before the three point seatbelt with the snatch system existed, car manufacturers had simple loop 'lap belts' which were more dangerous and actually caused worse injury. Volvo invented the seatbelt design of today, with the snatch stop system, and after lots of testing, tweaking and perfecting, proven to be comfortable, efficient, self adjusting to everyone and retains a person in sudden forward motion. They chose not to patent the design. They made it freely available for all car manufacturers to use to save lives, rather than trying to cash in. Think that's pretty remarkable and Volvo should be applauded. " | |||
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"Is this like a natural selection thing OP? Bingo! So you to remove yourself from the gene pool ? I believe the unsaid implication is that if you would wish to leave your seat belt off then you are doing the gene pool a favour by hastening your own removal from it I find this thought pretty callous! We lose enough young people (particularly men and boys) to car accidents each year as it is! Their brains operate differently - they think they're immortal - and they take stupid risks! Tell them they don't 'have' to wear a seat belt and that death toll escalates hugely! A callous post op! " .... terrible. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Yes. -Matt I don't think it should be. Id also like to see new cars with a system whereas if you're not wearing your seatbelt the airbag system is inoperative." Do you channel Jonathon Swift? | |||
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"No. I'm tired of being told what to do "for my own good". I'm tired of enduring ads on the radio with the sickening sound of a head hitting the road. I wear my seat belt because I want to. It's not only for your own good. If you fly threw the windshield during an accident and hit a child with your body, that's not fair on them... That's a very good point,so it should be enforced. If that's the case you best ban all motorcyclists now! " I would if I had the power to,they're a bloody nuisance | |||
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"Is this like a natural selection thing OP? Bingo! So you to remove yourself from the gene pool ? I believe the unsaid implication is that if you would wish to leave your seat belt off then you are doing the gene pool a favour by hastening your own removal from it I find this thought pretty callous! We lose enough young people (particularly men and boys) to car accidents each year as it is! Their brains operate differently - they think they're immortal - and they take stupid risks! Tell them they don't 'have' to wear a seat belt and that death toll escalates hugely! A callous post op! .... terrible." Just bear in mind that those young lads are someone's sons - and the majority grow up to be good husbands, fathers etc! Xxx | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?"" I'm sure there's an argument by many, that it's their life and should be their choice? Just to play devil's advocate; the cost of investigating a fatal accident fully, can be in the region of 1.5 million pounds. So if the seat belt saved the individual (it doesn't always) then there's a stance from the public side that you're being selfish by not doing so? Personally I'm not sure why you wouldn't? A simple fender bender with no belt on leaves you with a face like a duck billed platypus as opposed to a sore shoulder. | |||
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" I don't think it should be. Id also like to see new cars with a system whereas if you're not wearing your seatbelt the airbag system is inoperative." My combine 'arrvestor, don't ave seat belt, or air bags. Ohhh arrggghhh | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? " Who are you asking? | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Yes. -Matt I don't think it should be. Id also like to see new cars with a system whereas if you're not wearing your seatbelt the airbag system is inoperative. Why not just cross the road without looking? Why would you wish to compromise your safety and the safety of people in the car with you ? Of course it's your choice. Bu are you going to refund the NHS the treatment costs for any injuries you have in a car accident just because you wanted a choice ? I think if you're too stupid to want to wear a seatbelt you deserve all you get. " I thought this was where this was going. I have been in cars when the driver hasn't put his belt on (it's always a he); I don't know whether it's out of laziness or devil-may-care attitude towards their safety. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" I'm sure there's an argument by many, that it's their life and should be their choice? Just to play devil's advocate; the cost of investigating a fatal accident fully, can be in the region of 1.5 million pounds. So if the seat belt saved the individual (it doesn't always) then there's a stance from the public side that you're being selfish by not doing so? Personally I'm not sure why you wouldn't? A simple fender bender with no belt on leaves you with a face like a duck billed platypus as opposed to a sore shoulder." Not their life if they are catapulted out of their seat into someone else. | |||
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"I'll admit to skipping my seatbelt wearing regularly " If you received 3 points and a fine, would that make you stop your bad habit? | |||
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"I thought it was compulsory to wear a seatbelt if the vehicle had them fitted Yes. I'm talking about the enforcement of that law....." Oops didn't read properly. Well it's enforced by means of a fixed penalty notice. Not sure how else it can be done? | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? " You | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You " Why do you think i want further enforcement? | |||
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"I'll admit to skipping my seatbelt wearing regularly If you received 3 points and a fine, would that make you stop your bad habit? " . Yes it would | |||
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"Clem do you plan these threads in advance of Sunday publication ......? " Nah, i was watching one of those cop shows on Dave, there was some scum bag arguing with the police about him not wearing a seatbelt and i was struck with the thought of "why are we trying to keep people like this prick alive?". | |||
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"Clem do you plan these threads in advance of Sunday publication ......? Nah, i was watching one of those cop shows on Dave, there was some scum bag arguing with the police about him not wearing a seatbelt and i was struck with the thought of "why are we trying to keep people like this prick alive?". " | |||
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"I'll admit to skipping my seatbelt wearing regularly If you received 3 points and a fine, would that make you stop your bad habit? . Yes it would " Such a liar! | |||
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"I thought it was compulsory to wear a seatbelt if the vehicle had them fitted Yes. I'm talking about the enforcement of that law..... Oops didn't read properly. Well it's enforced by means of a fixed penalty notice. Not sure how else it can be done? " There is proposed system that helps with clems darwinism idea. In place of an airbag, if the seatbelt is not worn, as spike deploys instead Firm but fair, or too harsh? | |||
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"I'll admit to skipping my seatbelt wearing regularly If you received 3 points and a fine, would that make you stop your bad habit? . Yes it would Such a liar! " . Well not completely obviously because I'd still be weighing up the risks.. Curiously I never skip seatbelts on a motorway which means I'm more likely to be caught and more likely to need it if I was in a accident | |||
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"I agree should alway wear seat belt in car.as last year my 2 children were in car with dad both ended in hospital critical buy both had seat belt my one child was still worst of as passenger was 10 percent survival as she still had seat belt on .yes it still should be seat belt at all times .x" Agreed. | |||
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"I thought it was compulsory to wear a seatbelt if the vehicle had them fitted Yes. I'm talking about the enforcement of that law..... Oops didn't read properly. Well it's enforced by means of a fixed penalty notice. Not sure how else it can be done? There is proposed system that helps with clems darwinism idea. In place of an airbag, if the seatbelt is not worn, as spike deploys instead Firm but fair, or too harsh?" Diving standards would increase. | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? " God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced?" Yes as seat belts save lifes | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?"" Definitely not but you should have to have private medical insurance and lose the right to free hospital treatment and care if you're in a car accident and get worse injuries than if you've been wearing one | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Definitely not but you should have to have private medical insurance and lose the right to free hospital treatment and care if you're in a car accident and get worse injuries than if you've been wearing one" I'm a great believer in letting people do what they want as long as they only harm or injure themselves and it doesn't impact in any way on others which includes hospital care | |||
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"what a ridiculous thread" Actually it is an intelligent question. The statistics show that since wearing seatbelts the number of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists has risen both for those killed and those seriously injured. One theory is the seatbelt makes the driver feel they will not be hurt in an accident and are therefore less observant or careful than they would be if they had no seatbelt one. It would be dangerous to put that down to seatbelt use alone but it could be a contributing factor. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"?" Why can't you understand simple English? It is both the Law and it is enforced. Do you live in Afghanistan OP? | |||
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"what a ridiculous thread Actually it is an intelligent question. The statistics show that since wearing seatbelts the number of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists has risen both for those killed and those seriously injured. One theory is the seatbelt makes the driver feel they will not be hurt in an accident and are therefore less observant or careful than they would be if they had no seatbelt one. It would be dangerous to put that down to seatbelt use alone but it could be a contributing factor. " By that logic, and I think it's probably right, not wearing a seatbelt would only lower the accident rate for as long as it took people to get used to not wearing one. But let's not forget the rear seat passenger killing the person in the front seat by not wearing a seatbelt. Personally, I think we should get rid of seatbelts and airbags, and have a fuck off spike in the middle of the steering wheel instead. | |||
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"what a ridiculous thread Actually it is an intelligent question. The statistics show that since wearing seatbelts the number of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists has risen both for those killed and those seriously injured. One theory is the seatbelt makes the driver feel they will not be hurt in an accident and are therefore less observant or careful than they would be if they had no seatbelt one. It would be dangerous to put that down to seatbelt use alone but it could be a contributing factor. " Since wearing seatbelts.... Population has increased massively Lots more pedestrians any cyclists Lots more car drivers. We don't have tv adverts anymore, 'green cross code man', 'Charlie sais, always.....' With so much health n safety, cotton wool bollocks, the younger generation seem oblivious to danger, lack of common sense or never been taught to cross a road! Can't see how seabelt statistics can take into account, the all the necessary factors! | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced?" I thought it was. | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? I thought it was. " I think he's asking if it should be, not questioning if it is. The question's wording seems to be designed to cause confusion. | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? I thought it was. I think he's asking if it should be, not questioning if it is. The question's wording seems to be designed to cause confusion. " just the way the op likes it! | |||
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"If anyone gets hurt or killed when not wearing a seat belt they should pay all the costs involved not let the tax payer collect the tab for their self indulgence. Oh dear I suppose that bright idea might apply to a lot of things." yes break your ankle whilst wobbling around in your heels, pick up your own tab? | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? I thought it was. I think he's asking if it should be, not questioning if it is. The question's wording seems to be designed to cause confusion. just the way the op likes it! " Yeeesss | |||
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"I got fined about 10 years ago for not having my seatbelt on. " Im going to give you a fine for indecent exposure after seeing those pics so come here and pay it personally lol... | |||
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"If anyone gets hurt or killed when not wearing a seat belt they should pay all the costs involved not let the tax payer collect the tab for their self indulgence. Oh dear I suppose that bright idea might apply to a lot of things." Yep. We've been manoeuvred in to finding certain things unacceptable and accepting other stuff. It's frowned on for instance to smoke while pregnant but not to wheel your new born at exhaust level along a busy road. | |||
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"Does anyone know what the rules are on not wearing a seatbelt if it doesn't fit? In my own car do wear a seat belt but in order to do so i have to have the seat further back than is ideal and i can't change gear properly. More importantly the seat belt lies across my neck not my chest, so if i was in a crash it would decapitate me. In other people's cars I often have to wear the belt as a lap belt as it just won't go round me in the usual fashion. Just curious." you can get a pregnancy one online for bigger boobs | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. " But i never said i did... | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"? Why can't you understand simple English? It is both the Law and it is enforced. Do you live in Afghanistan OP? " It would seem that you like to "imagine" words into whatever it is you think you read. I can't help you I'm afraid. I never at any point asked if it was "the law" to wear a seatbelt, simply "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced". A simple difference that you have failed to observe. | |||
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"Does anyone know what the rules are on not wearing a seatbelt if it doesn't fit? In my own car do wear a seat belt but in order to do so i have to have the seat further back than is ideal and i can't change gear properly. More importantly the seat belt lies across my neck not my chest, so if i was in a crash it would decapitate me. In other people's cars I often have to wear the belt as a lap belt as it just won't go round me in the usual fashion. Just curious." There's no reason why you shouldn't use a booster seat with a seatbelt extension. | |||
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"what a ridiculous thread Actually it is an intelligent question. The statistics show that since wearing seatbelts the number of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists has risen both for those killed and those seriously injured. One theory is the seatbelt makes the driver feel they will not be hurt in an accident and are therefore less observant or careful than they would be if they had no seatbelt one. It would be dangerous to put that down to seatbelt use alone but it could be a contributing factor. " Could it also be due to larger numbers of vehicles and cyclists on the roads? Both taking greater risks, speeding and then we come to the cyclists who, looking like they've just come off the Tour De France ride two or three abreast on busy roads. . . . suicide. | |||
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"what a ridiculous thread Actually it is an intelligent question. The statistics show that since wearing seatbelts the number of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists has risen both for those killed and those seriously injured. One theory is the seatbelt makes the driver feel they will not be hurt in an accident and are therefore less observant or careful than they would be if they had no seatbelt one. It would be dangerous to put that down to seatbelt use alone but it could be a contributing factor. Could it also be due to larger numbers of vehicles and cyclists on the roads? Both taking greater risks, speeding and then we come to the cyclists who, looking like they've just come off the Tour De France ride two or three abreast on busy roads. . . . suicide." Two abreast is recommended for busy roads. | |||
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"Have you ever seen the mess left behind when someone has crashed and they havnt been wearing their seatbelt clem? PTU xxx " I think he's hinting that why should we enforce it if people just don't bother? Not the fact of should it be law or if it is now. Get a sideways shunt and the seat belt won't do much. High speed impacts throw people in all sorts of horrendous positions, but some restraint is better than none I guess. | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced?" Yes, you should try shovelling up the body parts of those that don't wear them and end up getting flung out of the windows, not pretty. People should be shown graphic images of those that don't wear them and have suffered the consequences, they'd soon change their minds. | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? Yes, you should try shovelling up the body parts of those that don't wear them and end up getting flung out of the windows, not pretty. People should be shown graphic images of those that don't wear them and have suffered the consequences, they'd soon change their minds. " Nah, people have been shooting and bombing the crap out of eachother for thousands of years with plenty of graphic footage around. Hasn't stopped anyone. | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? Yes, you should try shovelling up the body parts of those that don't wear them and end up getting flung out of the windows, not pretty. People should be shown graphic images of those that don't wear them and have suffered the consequences, they'd soon change their minds. Nah, people have been shooting and bombing the crap out of eachother for thousands of years with plenty of graphic footage around. Hasn't stopped anyone." I seem to have made a few people rethink wearing one | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? Yes, you should try shovelling up the body parts of those that don't wear them and end up getting flung out of the windows, not pretty. People should be shown graphic images of those that don't wear them and have suffered the consequences, they'd soon change their minds. Nah, people have been shooting and bombing the crap out of eachother for thousands of years with plenty of graphic footage around. Hasn't stopped anyone." it does work I work in engineering and ever since I saw videos and images of what can machines do to a person, I am much more careful | |||
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" Have you ever mentioned to another motorist that they have forgotten to put their seatbelt on, and received a cheery wave and a "thankyou!" ? " Yes. I get annoyed with the ones who start off and put the seatbelt on whilst manoeuvring the vehicle. I wondered if you were just in musing on the loo mode? | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced?" No. They should use police resources for more important things than babysitting idiots. | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? No. They should use police resources for more important things than babysitting idiots. " I think it's fair to say that most police work is babysitting idiots ? | |||
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"Much like drink driving, speeding, using a mobile, driving wwithout insurance etc, etc, it can only ever be enforced if you are caught. And the liklihood of being caught is probably somewhat slim" Not anymore, speed cameras also can send you a fine for not wearing a seatbelt. ANPR cameras I have been told can scan for taxed & insured vehicles. | |||
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" Have you ever mentioned to another motorist that they have forgotten to put their seatbelt on, and received a cheery wave and a "thankyou!" ? Yes. I get annoyed with the ones who start off and put the seatbelt on whilst manoeuvring the vehicle. I wondered if you were just in musing on the loo mode? " Pretty much, inbetween a spot of gardening. | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did..." You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did... You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. " It's ok that you're wrong. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"? Why can't you understand simple English? It is both the Law and it is enforced. Do you live in Afghanistan OP? It would seem that you like to "imagine" words into whatever it is you think you read. I can't help you I'm afraid. I never at any point asked if it was "the law" to wear a seatbelt, simply "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced". A simple difference that you have failed to observe. " So simple that you can't even ask the question properly or reply politely when faced with your obvious lack of coherent line of thought. As someone who's worked in the legal justice system I surely know about law, enforcement and many other concepts that seem alien to you. Carry on your confrontational tone in this thread. Hopefully you'll learn something about life. | |||
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"Much like drink driving, speeding, using a mobile, driving wwithout insurance etc, etc, it can only ever be enforced if you are caught. And the liklihood of being caught is probably somewhat slim Not anymore, speed cameras also can send you a fine for not wearing a seatbelt. ANPR cameras I have been told can scan for taxed & insured vehicles." Anpr cameras do a hell of a lot more than that, they are one of the most useful intelligence tools the police have and they get better all the time. For instance, they can tell the difference between a true car and one on cloned plates due to subtle differences on the reg plates, position of screws etc. The police once don't flag up untaxed cars but the dvla have their own vehicle mounted anpr for that. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"? Why can't you understand simple English? It is both the Law and it is enforced. Do you live in Afghanistan OP? It would seem that you like to "imagine" words into whatever it is you think you read. I can't help you I'm afraid. I never at any point asked if it was "the law" to wear a seatbelt, simply "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced". A simple difference that you have failed to observe. So simple that you can't even ask the question properly or reply politely when faced with your obvious lack of coherent line of thought. As someone who's worked in the legal justice system I surely know about law, enforcement and many other concepts that seem alien to you. Carry on your confrontational tone in this thread. Hopefully you'll learn something about life. " Explain your thought process then, to question why the op lived in Afghanistan. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"? Why can't you understand simple English? It is both the Law and it is enforced. Do you live in Afghanistan OP? It would seem that you like to "imagine" words into whatever it is you think you read. I can't help you I'm afraid. I never at any point asked if it was "the law" to wear a seatbelt, simply "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced". A simple difference that you have failed to observe. So simple that you can't even ask the question properly or reply politely when faced with your obvious lack of coherent line of thought. As someone who's worked in the legal justice system I surely know about law, enforcement and many other concepts that seem alien to you. Carry on your confrontational tone in this thread. Hopefully you'll learn something about life. " I refer you to my previous answer x. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"? Why can't you understand simple English? It is both the Law and it is enforced. Do you live in Afghanistan OP? It would seem that you like to "imagine" words into whatever it is you think you read. I can't help you I'm afraid. I never at any point asked if it was "the law" to wear a seatbelt, simply "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced". A simple difference that you have failed to observe. So simple that you can't even ask the question properly or reply politely when faced with your obvious lack of coherent line of thought. As someone who's worked in the legal justice system I surely know about law, enforcement and many other concepts that seem alien to you. Carry on your confrontational tone in this thread. Hopefully you'll learn something about life. Explain your thought process then, to question why the op lived in Afghanistan." He was being "un-confrontational"...... | |||
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"The only thing that should be enforced is minors -16 to wear them, but enforced on the driver and NOT the minor. As for the driver, well see, he/she should fucking know the ramifications of not wearing one, so no I don't think it should be enforced on the driver, it's their choice. But to be quite honest if he/she doesn't know the ramifications of not wearing one then he/she shouldn't be driving in the first place. $0.02" Perfect answer. | |||
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"The only thing that should be enforced is minors -16 to wear them, but enforced on the driver and NOT the minor. As for the driver, well see, he/she should fucking know the ramifications of not wearing one, so no I don't think it should be enforced on the driver, it's their choice. But to be quite honest if he/she doesn't know the ramifications of not wearing one then he/she shouldn't be driving in the first place. $0.02" But why should the consequences of that bad choice be forced on other people? | |||
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"The only thing that should be enforced is minors -16 to wear them, but enforced on the driver and NOT the minor. As for the driver, well see, he/she should fucking know the ramifications of not wearing one, so no I don't think it should be enforced on the driver, it's their choice. But to be quite honest if he/she doesn't know the ramifications of not wearing one then he/she shouldn't be driving in the first place. $0.02 But why should the consequences of that bad choice be forced on other people? " How is it "forced" on other people?... | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"? Why can't you understand simple English? It is both the Law and it is enforced. Do you live in Afghanistan OP? It would seem that you like to "imagine" words into whatever it is you think you read. I can't help you I'm afraid. I never at any point asked if it was "the law" to wear a seatbelt, simply "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced". A simple difference that you have failed to observe. So simple that you can't even ask the question properly or reply politely when faced with your obvious lack of coherent line of thought. As someone who's worked in the legal justice system I surely know about law, enforcement and many other concepts that seem alien to you. Carry on your confrontational tone in this thread. Hopefully you'll learn something about life. Explain your thought process then, to question why the op lived in Afghanistan." This : " "Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. " You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. " | |||
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"To be fair I've often confused Wiltshire wth Afghanistan!. Only the other day I was out setting up IEDs out on the plains. By the time I'd realised my faux Pas it was too late " You are probably right but that's not why Afghans were mentioned.. Lol | |||
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"To be fair I've often confused Wiltshire wth Afghanistan!. Only the other day I was out setting up IEDs out on the plains. By the time I'd realised my faux Pas it was too late You are probably right but that's not why Afghans were mentioned.. Lol" . With any look I'll get him | |||
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"If taxi drivers don't have to wear them then we shouldn't have to!!!" They do have to wear them | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"? Why can't you understand simple English? It is both the Law and it is enforced. Do you live in Afghanistan OP? It would seem that you like to "imagine" words into whatever it is you think you read. I can't help you I'm afraid. I never at any point asked if it was "the law" to wear a seatbelt, simply "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced". A simple difference that you have failed to observe. So simple that you can't even ask the question properly or reply politely when faced with your obvious lack of coherent line of thought. As someone who's worked in the legal justice system I surely know about law, enforcement and many other concepts that seem alien to you. Carry on your confrontational tone in this thread. Hopefully you'll learn something about life. Explain your thought process then, to question why the op lived in Afghanistan. This : "Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. " You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. " I still struggle to understand how you confuse me asking a question, to stating a fact. I didn't state "the wearing of seatbelts isn't compulsory". I asked "should it be enforced?". Do you see the difference? | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. Do you know the difference between "should it be law" and "should it be enforced"? Why can't you understand simple English? It is both the Law and it is enforced. Do you live in Afghanistan OP? It would seem that you like to "imagine" words into whatever it is you think you read. I can't help you I'm afraid. I never at any point asked if it was "the law" to wear a seatbelt, simply "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced". A simple difference that you have failed to observe. So simple that you can't even ask the question properly or reply politely when faced with your obvious lack of coherent line of thought. As someone who's worked in the legal justice system I surely know about law, enforcement and many other concepts that seem alien to you. Carry on your confrontational tone in this thread. Hopefully you'll learn something about life. Explain your thought process then, to question why the op lived in Afghanistan. This : "Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. You're not asking a coherent question. " You have incoherent understanding. Ask at the local primary school. I'm sure most pupils will be able to explain it to you. It's as simple as 2+2. " Ah. You've missed the point of the OP. Fair enough. | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did... You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. " Aww you've forgotten Diamond Joe already | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced?" Not on dining room chairs, no. | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did... You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. Aww you've forgotten Diamond Joe already " It's amazing the flak I get when people don't actually read what I write. And then i get called argumentative for defending that fact. Stunning. | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did... You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. Aww you've forgotten Diamond Joe already It's amazing the flak I get when people don't actually read what I write. And then i get called argumentative for defending that fact. Stunning. " Yes I've noticed that. | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did... You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. Aww you've forgotten Diamond Joe already It's amazing the flak I get when people don't actually read what I write. And then i get called argumentative for defending that fact. Stunning. Yes I've noticed that. " You two sat on the settee next to each other?! | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did... You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. Aww you've forgotten Diamond Joe already It's amazing the flak I get when people don't actually read what I write. And then i get called argumentative for defending that fact. Stunning. " Well you'll get a fab award for most argumentative formite then | |||
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" Should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced? No. They should use police resources for more important things than babysitting idiots. I think it's fair to say that most police work is babysitting idiots ? " True | |||
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"No. I'm tired of being told what to do "for my own good". I'm tired of enduring ads on the radio with the sickening sound of a head hitting the road. I wear my seat belt because I want to. It's not only for your own good. If you fly threw the windshield during an accident and hit a child with your body, that's not fair on them... That's a very good point,so it should be enforced. If that's the case you best ban all motorcyclists now! " leave us motorcyclists out of it lol | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did... You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. Aww you've forgotten Diamond Joe already " . Who could forget dear old Joey...I still cry when I see a porter loo | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did... You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. Aww you've forgotten Diamond Joe already It's amazing the flak I get when people don't actually read what I write. And then i get called argumentative for defending that fact. Stunning. Well you'll get a fab award for most argumentative formite then " You are easily amazed OP. And stunned at that. Without a taser. Doesn't it occur to you why you got different kinds of answers? I think school education should be "enforced". Not only for under 16... So that people don't construct sentences like " Sould we enforce driving on the left hand side of the road?" | |||
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"How would you like to see it enforced further than it is now? Who are you asking? You Why do you think i want further enforcement? God Fucking knows.... Maybe you just want an argument. Certainly seems that way reading through the thread. Carry on sunshine, I can't be arsed. But i never said i did... You are the most argumentative OP I've ever come across. Aww you've forgotten Diamond Joe already It's amazing the flak I get when people don't actually read what I write. And then i get called argumentative for defending that fact. Stunning. Well you'll get a fab award for most argumentative formite then You are easily amazed OP. And stunned at that. Without a taser. Doesn't it occur to you why you got different kinds of answers? I think school education should be "enforced". Not only for under 16... So that people don't construct sentences like " Sould we enforce driving on the left hand side of the road?" " It doesn't really amaze me. You're not the only person who didn't understand. Stop being so confrontational. | |||
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" It doesn't really amaze me. You're not the only person who didn't understand. Stop being so confrontational. " Precisely. More precision required when commencing a discussion. I'm not confrontational. I was simply mirroring your attitude. You smile and I smile | |||
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"You are easily amazed OP. And stunned at that. Without a taser. Doesn't it occur to you why you got different kinds of answers? I think school education should be "enforced". Not only for under 16... So that people don't construct sentences like " Sould we enforce driving on the left hand side of the road?" " I recommend you never debate with a philosopher. The OPs question is text book layout to provide maximum philosophical debate. Unfortunately a lot of people on here conflated 'should we?' with 'do we?' and got cross when the OP, very reasonably I thought, asked them to consider the question again. | |||
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"You are easily amazed OP. And stunned at that. Without a taser. Doesn't it occur to you why you got different kinds of answers? I think school education should be "enforced". Not only for under 16... So that people don't construct sentences like " Sould we enforce driving on the left hand side of the road?" I recommend you never debate with a philosopher. The OPs question is text book layout to provide maximum philosophical debate. Unfortunately a lot of people on here conflated 'should we?' with 'do we?' and got cross when the OP, very reasonably I thought, asked them to consider the question again." Very insightful, love it. | |||
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"You are easily amazed OP. And stunned at that. Without a taser. Doesn't it occur to you why you got different kinds of answers? I think school education should be "enforced". Not only for under 16... So that people don't construct sentences like " Sould we enforce driving on the left hand side of the road?" I recommend you never debate with a philosopher. The OPs question is text book layout to provide maximum philosophical debate. Unfortunately a lot of people on here conflated 'should we?' with 'do we?' and got cross when the OP, very reasonably I thought, asked them to consider the question again." I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. | |||
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"I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. " A law being in place is not the same as a law being enforced, when was the last person hanged for putting a stamp on upside down? | |||
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"I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. A law being in place is not the same as a law being enforced, when was the last person hanged for putting a stamp on upside down?" | |||
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"I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. A law being in place is not the same as a law being enforced, when was the last person hanged for putting a stamp on upside down?" That's where OP got it all wrong with his question. Open for interpretations of all sorts. Back to your question. It's quite diferent to what I said and you quoted me. And it isn't a philosophical difference. | |||
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"I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. A law being in place is not the same as a law being enforced, when was the last person hanged for putting a stamp on upside down? That's where OP got it all wrong with his question. Open for interpretations of all sorts. Back to your question. It's quite diferent to what I said and you quoted me. And it isn't a philosophical difference. " How was my question "wrong"? | |||
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"I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. A law being in place is not the same as a law being enforced, when was the last person hanged for putting a stamp on upside down? That's where OP got it all wrong with his question. Open for interpretations of all sorts. Back to your question. It's quite diferent to what I said and you quoted me. And it isn't a philosophical difference. How was my question "wrong"?" Not sure it was? could have been misinterpreted but it's not wrong? | |||
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"I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. A law being in place is not the same as a law being enforced, when was the last person hanged for putting a stamp on upside down? That's where OP got it all wrong with his question. Open for interpretations of all sorts. Back to your question. It's quite diferent to what I said and you quoted me. And it isn't a philosophical difference. How was my question "wrong"?" No questions are 'wrong'.. You may not get the answer you were looking for or expected. | |||
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"I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. A law being in place is not the same as a law being enforced, when was the last person hanged for putting a stamp on upside down? That's where OP got it all wrong with his question. Open for interpretations of all sorts. Back to your question. It's quite diferent to what I said and you quoted me. And it isn't a philosophical difference. How was my question "wrong"? No questions are 'wrong'.. You may not get the answer you were looking for or expected. " Oh, you know i did. | |||
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"I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. A law being in place is not the same as a law being enforced, when was the last person hanged for putting a stamp on upside down? That's where OP got it all wrong with his question. Open for interpretations of all sorts. Back to your question. It's quite diferent to what I said and you quoted me. And it isn't a philosophical difference. How was my question "wrong"? No questions are 'wrong'.. You may not get the answer you were looking for or expected. Oh, you know i did." | |||
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"I'm no f**king philosopher. I'm a practitioner. From a legal point of view, you can only enforce certain acts or ommissions when there's a law in place to prescribe that behavior. A law being in place is not the same as a law being enforced, when was the last person hanged for putting a stamp on upside down? That's where OP got it all wrong with his question. Open for interpretations of all sorts. " You are talking bollocks and have done the entire thread. He didn't get it "wrong". You did. Because you didn't UNDERSTAND the question being asked. You have, did, and still are misunderstanding the point. Entirely. | |||
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"Ha ha brilliant! I've never known anyone to accuse an OP of asking the wrong question before I'm going to remember that one for next time I've got the wrong end of the stick " A bunch of you with heads in bums still. Several people asked OP for clarifications. People with broader knowledge and understanding, hence seeing a lot more in this ambiguously worded question than the average Joe Public will ever fathom. OP's condescending short answers became irritating. No one ever said he asked the " wrong" question. LMAOL! Who cares anyway? A few posts left on this thread, fill it up with the same cr*p if you wish. | |||
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"Ha ha brilliant! I've never known anyone to accuse an OP of asking the wrong question before I'm going to remember that one for next time I've got the wrong end of the stick A bunch of you with heads in bums still. Several people asked OP for clarifications. People with broader knowledge and understanding, hence seeing a lot more in this ambiguously worded question than the average Joe Public will ever fathom. OP's condescending short answers became irritating. No one ever said he asked the " wrong" question. LMAOL! Who cares anyway? A few posts left on this thread, fill it up with the same cr*p if you wish. " Its *OK* to admit you're wrong. The damage is done. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... " I didn't think this deserved more than a "No" to be honest with you. | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. " It was at this point it was you demonstrated that you hadn't understood the difference between something being "a law" and a law being "enforced". | |||
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"Ill alter my post then to "should the wearing of seatbelts be enforced for adults?" Are you talking about another country? It's been the law and being enforced in the whole of EU, North America and beyond... No. I can't take "No" for an answer when you express a short opinion on undisputed facts. It was at this point it was you demonstrated that you hadn't understood the difference between something being "a law" and a law being "enforced". " | |||
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